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Hitch - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Barge, Bed, Bite, Block, Blockade, Bob, Bolt, Bottleneck, Break, Bridle, Brush, Buckle, Bundle, Butt, Button, Catch |
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A hitch is a knot tied in a rope and used to secure that rope to a rigid object. The object may be a cleat, post, ring, hook or even another rope. That object contributes nothing mechanically to the fastening of the knot beyond its function as a point of attachment for the knot in the line.
The choice of hitch will be influenced by the shape of the object to which the line is to be attached. A Highwayman's hitch will attach well to a rail while an Ossel hitch is a good choice to tie to another rope.
A tow hitch is a construction on a truck or car to attach a trailer.
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